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is world book day the same day every year? i really need to be prepared for next year!!

buy a helicopter.

has anyone actually contacted ADT offices to complain and/or ask about these visits?

I can't tell you how much your PMs and posts above have helped. I do know it will take time but sometimes you can't really see the woods for the trees! sillywoman / liz.e.jones - I think you are right about trying to be kind to ourselves - normally i'm the last person i think about! And so tonight i am going out and will enjoy myself immensely! No doubt talk about the kids all night too! Bluesuperted - can't drop any days or work from home as this position is a temp to perm but i think perferable would be to drop a day as the days are long. Also OH has got really handy with the washing machine and dryer which has helped. Convex - I thought of you this morning!! The baby was screaming as i left and i paused thinking i need to go back but that would make me late for work and his dad would get it all under control so talked myself into switching off and getting into commuter mode. worked for 5 mins but then i texted to see if all ok. Monkey - a lot of you have mentioned cleaners/ironing and i have been thinking oohh can i justify spending it but infact it makes sense for my own sanity i think. i shall be calling round after i write this Jessie / Masuctum - thankyou for your kind words X theratprincess - i was feeling like that its all a juggle and sometimes we just need to lie down and have a break! I think booking some time off is a good idea - i just cant till i get made permanent in my role (not long now end of April) Mellors - my 5 year old still occasionally sleeps with me but it was purely because i hadn't seen her too! She is abit put out by the baby usurping her place in the bed!!! but thankyou for your reply made me smile! Trish - how true about the cuddles! in my old job i face timed my daughter 3 days a week when she was at home and i'm doing that now again just to see their faces. thankyou X womanofdulwich - can't even begin to imagine mine as teenagers lol!!! Thankyou all so much - for making me feel better. time to get a cleaner and diarise some ME time. X

lucky you for getting home at that time! its dark when i get out of the station! my mate worked in media and she was NEVER in the office

thanks for all your replies guys made me teary or maybe i'm just tired and emotional today! i leave before everyone is up and back after the kids have eaten. i think maybe just give it time and be kind to myself for now. tomorrow night is my first night out since starting work - i arranged it with my friend the first week i started work as i don't see any friends now either!! i'm looking forward to it but already feel guilty that the hour i could be at home with the kids i'll be out enjoying myself! and i'm half tempted to cancel as i am tired but i know i must go as need to feel like a "person" and not a mum/partner/worker. thanks again so much i'm going to read these again later X

Just needed to put it somewhere - been back working FT since 1st week in Jan and i MISS MY BABIES SO MUCH. I'm working really long hours, have no routine yet, well we do sort of but I feel like i'm not even treading water. and I miss them. I miss my boy (8 months of gorgeousness) and I miss my 5year old who chatters non stop and asks me every night is it your day off tomorrow? My sleep pattern is out of control as he is teething, winging it for meal times and don't get me started on the laundry/ironing and housework. OH is fantastic as he is now main child carer but he also works FT but evenings and weekends. but i miss them. miss them it hurts. and i hated being at home. At my workplace only one other has children so I can't even talk about them. Anyway.. I just had to get it of my chest. Have a good day guys *goes and cries into her hankie*

I'm going to try J & B impress. I'm so OVER ironing!!! I've been getting up at 5am/530am to fit that in!!!

second the Dish and Spoon x

im finding it a bit of a nightmare but then i'm out the house 12 hours a day 5 days a week. its a necessity unfortunately. The other half is being outstanding in that he does the school and nursery drop off and pick ups (i have a 5 year old girl and 8 month old baby). And we have 2 babysitters for 3 days a week (other half works his shifts towards end of week and works nights). food is best done online although not always possible. they have been my worst weekends. this weekend just gone my DD has been sick so unable to leave the house but also unable to do the ironing/cleaning - it will take time to get into a routine (thats said to myself aswell as you!).

there was one on this forum saw her yesterday - as i've been looking for childcare. maybe search under spanish?

on Friern Road near the library end. I've been looking at school clubs today aswell. its a mine field i tell you!!!

foggynervosa what did you do in the end? its a pity we don't live near each other otherwise i would have shared!

the prices are here - really expensive but i'm also suffering lack of sleep and need to do something! In the long term I guess it would pay for itself.. http://www.nightnannies.com/contact/

Girl Guides for older girls isn't it?

I've had a similar problem except we needed someone from 445pm or 545pm 3 days a week and I don't get back until 730pm. So 2 of those days my baby (7 momths) will be in nursery - and my daughter is in reception. We have had to go for babysitters for now. am looking at maybe using a nanny instead. I haven't even thought about the school holidays yet!!

can you DM me your prices? after manicure/facial and threading please? thanks

Social media is a fantastic way to advertise - do you have a FB page and twitter account? I can help if you like? For free of course!

have tried to call all morning... on the phone now and i'm 6th in the queue!

Hi wondering if anyone knows of any local ballet lessons for toddlers aged 4 - 5yr olds. thanks

I LOVE ROCKERS!! I had Iron Maiden on yesterday on youtube. yep. i blame the pregnancy.

channel 4 Property Ladder was presented by her

I love pretty much anyone in the new Dallas (esp. Bobby Ewing), Kevin Bacon in the Following and Jim Calvaziel in Person of Interest. (i'm 7 months pregnant with a boy - which might explain it!!!)

oohhh i like this... females - i think Sarah Beaney/Mariella Frostrup are quite hot. Can't really think of anyone else at the mo... tend to just watch recorded series stuff.

i LOVE Game of Thrones!! really looking forward to 3rd season on Monday. is it wrong but i think BOTH OF THEM!!! sky atlantic do have ads - we tend to record it and watch it at a later date as OH works most nights. Loved Sean Bean in the first series.